Casino Staffers Help ‘Code Blue’ Shelter

December 10, 2014

Saratoga Casino and Raceway demonstrated
its commitment to supporting Shelters of
Saratoga and the Saratoga Springs city-wide
‘Code Blue’ initiative. The casino has made
a significant donation to help ‘Code Blue’
stock their shelves and prepare for the winter
season.

Since 1941, Saratoga Casino and Raceway
has been involved in philanthropic and charitable
efforts in the local community. Their
support of Code Blue last year included over
200 meals, and this donation to kick start the
2015 winter demonstrates a continued commitment
of support.

A wide variety of non-perishable food items
were provided to Code Blue, allowing them
to enter the season with stocked shelves.
The Food and Beverage department from the
casino delivered the donation.

“We have a real passion to feed people here,” said Jennie Jurkiewicz, director of
Food and Beverage at Saratoga Casino and
Raceway. “When there is a need like this in
our community, it is truly heartbreaking. We
couldn’t be happier to assist the Code Blue
initiative.”

“We are fortunate to live in a community
with such a strong commitment to supporting
our neighbors,” said Mike Vild, general
manager of Saratoga Casino and Raceway. “We
are proud to be able to provide much needed
support to Code Blue and we look forward to
helping them feed the homeless in Saratoga
Springs.”

Code Blue was first enacted last year in
response to an ongoing need to provide safe
haven from extreme weather to the homeless
population of Saratoga Springs. The initiative
was aided by various local human service
agencies who in conjunction with the Saratoga
Springs Salvation Army, have designated The
Salvation Army on 27 Woodlawn Ave. as the
Code Blue headquarters for this upcoming
season. They will be providing warm shelter,
a meal, cot and blanket to anyone in need.